Private Car Tour to Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone
by Japan Star Travel Agency
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥195,000Overview
Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest peak and a cultural landmark, serves as the centerpiece of this private car tour lasting about 10 to 11 hours. The tour offers two route options: one focusing on Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko, and the other on Mt. Fuji and Hakone. Starting at Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, visitors see the five-story pagoda with Mt. Fuji in the background. The tour continues with a visit to Lake Kawaguchiko, where the mountain is reflected on the lake’s surface. Participants can stroll through a traditional village and explore the Aokigahara Forest, known for its lava caves. Throughout the day, ancient shrines and scenic spots reveal different views of Mt. Fuji. A professional private guide and driver provide personalized advice and language options including English, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean. The tour includes round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water. Entrance fees, food, lunch, and gratuities are not included. Visitors can select about 4 to 6 stops from an extensive list of locations such as the Chureito Pagoda, Fujisan World Heritage Center, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine, Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace, Mt. Fuji 5th Station (with a local toll fee), Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, Oshino Hakkai ponds, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashinoko, and many others. Some activities like the Mt. Fuji 5th Station visit have seasonal access restrictions. The guide can suggest stops based on preferences after booking. The schedule may change because of weather or traffic, and hot spring facilities have specific clothing and tattoo policies.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mount Fuji
View Japan’s highest peak, a cultural symbol recognized as a World Heritage site since 2013.
Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
Visit this shrine dedicated to the goddess of Fire, featuring a five-story pagoda with views of Mt. Fuji. Typical stop duration ranges from 30 to 60 minutes.
10 min
Chureito Pagoda
Take panoramic photos of Mt. Fuji alongside the five-storied Chureito Pagoda located at Arakura Sengen Shrine.
10 min
Fujisan World Heritage Center(Mt.Fuji World Heritage Center)
Watch an educational video about Mt. Fuji and local rituals. Visits usually last 20 to 60 minutes.
20 min
Lake Kawaguchiko
Stop at the most visited of the five Fuji lakes, with opportunities for seasonal photos from various points.
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine
Explore this main shrine for the northern side of Mt. Fuji, part of the Fujisan Cultural Site. Visits take 20 to 60 minutes.
20 min
Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace
Relax in this area offering regional crafts, souvenirs, and local fruit ice cream and sorbets. Stop duration ranges from 20 to 90 minutes.
20 min
Oishi Park
Walk through gardens with over 90 types of flowers, especially known for lavender, open year-round. Typical visits last 20 to 90 minutes.
20 min
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
Drive up to 2300 meters, the highest point accessible by car on Mt. Fuji. A toll fee of 2100 yen must be paid on site. This stop generally takes about 2 hours. Note that access to the 5th station is closed from July to mid-September and during the winter season due to the climbing period.
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba
Visit this reconstructed village with traditional thatched houses, local crafts, and artists. Kimono and samurai armor rentals are available by reservation. Stop duration ranges from 30 to 90 minutes.
30 min
Saiko Lake
One of the five Fuji lakes, known as Maiden Lake, where visitors can take photo stops.
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
Explore a European-style park with over 100-year-old automatic musical instruments and seasonal flowers. Typical visit duration is 30 to 120 minutes.
30 min
Oshino Hakkai
View eight ponds formed from Mt. Fuji’s snowmelt, part of the Fujisan Cultural Site. Street food and shopping are available. Visits last 20 to 60 minutes.
20 min
Oshino Shinobi no Sato
Watch a ninja show and rent ninja costumes of all sizes to enjoy the ninja-themed village. Visit times range from 30 to 90 minutes.
30 min
Ide Sake Brewery
Visit the only sake brewery in Kawaguchiko using Mt. Fuji’s snowmelt water. Sake tasting is available daily from 3 pm for 1,500 yen by reservation. Tastings take about 20 minutes, guided tours about 90 minutes.
20 min
Lake Yamanaka
The largest of the five Fuji lakes, suitable for photo stops.
Aokigahara Forest
Walk or hike in this forest known for lava caves, with an optional 30-minute hike.
Narusawa Ice Cave
Explore this lava tube cave in Aokigahara Forest. Visits last 15 to 30 minutes.
15 min
Fugaku Wind Cave
Visit another lava cave in Aokigahara Forest with a 15 to 30-minute exploration time.
15 min
Lake Kawaguchiko Ropeway
Take the ropeway from the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko up to 1,075 meters in about 3 minutes to see panoramic views of Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, and Fuji Yoshida city. The visit duration ranges from 30 to 90 minutes depending on queue times.
30 min
Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
See rare kimonos and unique architecture designed by the artist Itchiku Kubota. The museum shop offers souvenirs. Visits last 30 to 90 minutes.
30 min
Lake Yamanakako Amphibious Bus Ride
Take a 30-minute cruise on the amphibious bus KABA on Lake Yamanakako.
30 min
Yamanashi Gem Museum
View a collection of gems and cutting techniques from around the world. Visits last 30 to 60 minutes.
15 min
Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park
Explore a 30-hectare (74-acre) garden featuring seasonal flowers from spring to fall. In winter, the park offers views of Diamond Fuji, the sunset over Mt. Fuji. Visits last between 20 and 60 minutes.
20 min
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Held mid-April to end of May, see moss phlox flowers covering Fuji Motosu resort for about one hour.
+ 19 more places this tour can include
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Car Tour to Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone
by Japan Star Travel Agency
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥195,000Overview
Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest peak and a cultural landmark, serves as the centerpiece of this private car tour lasting about 10 to 11 hours. The tour offers two route options: one focusing on Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko, and the other on Mt. Fuji and Hakone. Starting at Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, visitors see the five-story pagoda with Mt. Fuji in the background. The tour continues with a visit to Lake Kawaguchiko, where the mountain is reflected on the lake’s surface. Participants can stroll through a traditional village and explore the Aokigahara Forest, known for its lava caves. Throughout the day, ancient shrines and scenic spots reveal different views of Mt. Fuji. A professional private guide and driver provide personalized advice and language options including English, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean. The tour includes round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup and drop-off, and bottled water. Entrance fees, food, lunch, and gratuities are not included. Visitors can select about 4 to 6 stops from an extensive list of locations such as the Chureito Pagoda, Fujisan World Heritage Center, Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine, Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace, Mt. Fuji 5th Station (with a local toll fee), Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba, Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, Oshino Hakkai ponds, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashinoko, and many others. Some activities like the Mt. Fuji 5th Station visit have seasonal access restrictions. The guide can suggest stops based on preferences after booking. The schedule may change because of weather or traffic, and hot spring facilities have specific clothing and tattoo policies.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mount Fuji
View Japan’s highest peak, a cultural symbol recognized as a World Heritage site since 2013.
Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine
Visit this shrine dedicated to the goddess of Fire, featuring a five-story pagoda with views of Mt. Fuji. Typical stop duration ranges from 30 to 60 minutes.
10 min
Chureito Pagoda
Take panoramic photos of Mt. Fuji alongside the five-storied Chureito Pagoda located at Arakura Sengen Shrine.
10 min
Fujisan World Heritage Center(Mt.Fuji World Heritage Center)
Watch an educational video about Mt. Fuji and local rituals. Visits usually last 20 to 60 minutes.
20 min
Lake Kawaguchiko
Stop at the most visited of the five Fuji lakes, with opportunities for seasonal photos from various points.
Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine
Explore this main shrine for the northern side of Mt. Fuji, part of the Fujisan Cultural Site. Visits take 20 to 60 minutes.
20 min
Fuji Oishi Hana Terrace
Relax in this area offering regional crafts, souvenirs, and local fruit ice cream and sorbets. Stop duration ranges from 20 to 90 minutes.
20 min
Oishi Park
Walk through gardens with over 90 types of flowers, especially known for lavender, open year-round. Typical visits last 20 to 90 minutes.
20 min
Mt. Fuji 5th Station
Drive up to 2300 meters, the highest point accessible by car on Mt. Fuji. A toll fee of 2100 yen must be paid on site. This stop generally takes about 2 hours. Note that access to the 5th station is closed from July to mid-September and during the winter season due to the climbing period.
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba
Visit this reconstructed village with traditional thatched houses, local crafts, and artists. Kimono and samurai armor rentals are available by reservation. Stop duration ranges from 30 to 90 minutes.
30 min
Saiko Lake
One of the five Fuji lakes, known as Maiden Lake, where visitors can take photo stops.
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum
Explore a European-style park with over 100-year-old automatic musical instruments and seasonal flowers. Typical visit duration is 30 to 120 minutes.
30 min
Oshino Hakkai
View eight ponds formed from Mt. Fuji’s snowmelt, part of the Fujisan Cultural Site. Street food and shopping are available. Visits last 20 to 60 minutes.
20 min
Oshino Shinobi no Sato
Watch a ninja show and rent ninja costumes of all sizes to enjoy the ninja-themed village. Visit times range from 30 to 90 minutes.
30 min
Ide Sake Brewery
Visit the only sake brewery in Kawaguchiko using Mt. Fuji’s snowmelt water. Sake tasting is available daily from 3 pm for 1,500 yen by reservation. Tastings take about 20 minutes, guided tours about 90 minutes.
20 min
Lake Yamanaka
The largest of the five Fuji lakes, suitable for photo stops.
Aokigahara Forest
Walk or hike in this forest known for lava caves, with an optional 30-minute hike.
Narusawa Ice Cave
Explore this lava tube cave in Aokigahara Forest. Visits last 15 to 30 minutes.
15 min
Fugaku Wind Cave
Visit another lava cave in Aokigahara Forest with a 15 to 30-minute exploration time.
15 min
Lake Kawaguchiko Ropeway
Take the ropeway from the shore of Lake Kawaguchiko up to 1,075 meters in about 3 minutes to see panoramic views of Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi, and Fuji Yoshida city. The visit duration ranges from 30 to 90 minutes depending on queue times.
30 min
Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
See rare kimonos and unique architecture designed by the artist Itchiku Kubota. The museum shop offers souvenirs. Visits last 30 to 90 minutes.
30 min
Lake Yamanakako Amphibious Bus Ride
Take a 30-minute cruise on the amphibious bus KABA on Lake Yamanakako.
30 min
Yamanashi Gem Museum
View a collection of gems and cutting techniques from around the world. Visits last 30 to 60 minutes.
15 min
Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park
Explore a 30-hectare (74-acre) garden featuring seasonal flowers from spring to fall. In winter, the park offers views of Diamond Fuji, the sunset over Mt. Fuji. Visits last between 20 and 60 minutes.
20 min
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Held mid-April to end of May, see moss phlox flowers covering Fuji Motosu resort for about one hour.
+ 19 more places this tour can include
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.